Some Tips for Entering the Prayer of the Rosary of Divine Mercy
Jesus spoke to Saint Faustina asking her to make known the mercy overflowing from his heart. Following in his footsteps, several figures such as Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis have urged the faithful to explore the promises of Jesus regarding his mercy. The rosary of divine mercy requires you to upset your prayer habits a little to taste it fully. We can discover this beautiful 3 pm prayer during this year of prayer to respond to the Pope's request to deepen our prayer life. Since the beginning of his pontificate, he never misses an opportunity to speak to us about mercy.
1- Rooted in Trust
The rosary of divine mercy leads us with confidence towards the mercy of Jesus. It makes us feel all the power of his love despite our weakness. This rosary that we can pray every day at 3 p.m. invites us to carefully consider what we say, especially at the end when we conclude with invocations such as: “Jesus, I trust in You.”
Trust is an essential element in the devotion of divine mercy. It expresses our faith in God. If we move forward confidently towards Christ, then we will be able to fully discover his mercy.
2- Living the sacraments
Mercy commits us. She asks us to get off of our couches, as Pope Francis says. Mercy is found with one’s priest in the sacrament of confession. This sacrament is a source of mercy. Mercy requires us to act, because not everything can be exclusively achieved through individually or collectively recited prayers. Living the sacraments is also a way to experience the love and mercy of Christ for us. We can ask for the grace to go and meet a priest when we pray the Rosary of Divine Mercy.
3- Praying as a Group and Spreading the Prayer of the Rosary
Pope Francis presents the rosary of divine mercy as a spiritual medicine for our soul. It is often easier to pray a rosary in a group, and that’s the same for this beautiful devotion. For this purpose, we can become apostles of mercy, following in the footsteps of Saint Faustina.
By presenting this medicine in a manner reminiscent of the pope, many will be intrigued and will desire to learn about it because the side effects are beneficial for the souls.
Experience mercy with Hozana
Different communities can help you discover and truly taste the joy that the mercy of Christ gives. The Little Journal by Saint Faustina is a truly moving treasure and reveals the words that Jesus spoke to her: this community is here to help you discover some of them and reflect on what Jesus said. Every year, a nine-day preparation for the feast of mercy established on the second Sunday of Easter begins on Good Friday, it is a beautiful way to discover this devotion. A journey of mercy is offered to help you enter into the mercy of Christ.
